Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Matias G. Saldivar
Mar 7, 2021
Matias G. Saldivar passed peacefully from this life on March 7, 2021 at the 95 years of age. He was born to the late Arnulfo Saldivar and Lucinda Garcia Saldivar on February 13, 1926 in Rancho La Palangana, Tamps., Mexico.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Aurelia Saldivar, 11 children, 40 grandchildren, and...
Celfa G. (Gonzalez) Zuniga
Mar 6, 2021
Celfa G. Zuniga, 58, passed from this life on March 6, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born to the late Santiago Gonzalez and Elida Alfaro Gonzalez on July 7, 1962 in Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Celfa was preceded in death...
Pedro "Pete" Perez Sierra
Mar 5, 2021
Pedro “Pete” P. Sierra was born on June 29, 1929 in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico and passed away on March 5, 2021.
The Sierra family migrated to the United States and became farm laborers in the early 1950’s. The Sierras were a very devout Catholic family. As a young teen, Pedro worked at a gas station in San...
Luciano "Chano" Garcia
Mar 2, 2021
Luciano “Chano” Garcia, 74, peacefully passed from this life on March 2, 2021. He was born to the late Francisco Garcia and Isabel Flores Garcia on January 1, 1947 in Harlingen, Texas.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Luciano was a valued employee of Texas State Technical College for 26...

Albert John Notargiacomo
Feb 26, 2021
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Bettine C. Jacques
Feb 23, 2021
Bettine “Betsy” Jacques, age 100, entered into rest on February 23, 2021 in Harlingen, TX.
Betsy was born April 18, 1920 to Harvey and Helen Miller in Waynesboro, VA. She was an avid seamstress and was a diligent church worker at the Forest Park United Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson, KS.
Betsy was preceded in death...
Kenneth Blasingame
Feb 22, 2021
Kenneth Blasingame, beloved brother, uncle and friend passed into eternal life on February 22nd at the age of 71. He was a longtime resident of Rio Hondo and Harlingen, Texas
He fought a brave battle and had a heart of gold. He had a hard life and lived with long-term effects from his polio diagnosis at age...

Tom Mason, II
Feb 21, 2021
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Tom Mason
Feb 21, 2021
After a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer, Tom’s beautiful spirit was released from his embattled body early Sunday morning, February 21st. He died in his husband’s weary arms and is now free to explore the universe on his way to become our protective angel on the other side. There he will be greeted by his Papa and...

Kenneth L. Moen
Feb 21, 2021
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Ernesto Salinas
Feb 19, 2021
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William Franks
Feb 19, 2021
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Nicolas Hernandez Arreaga
Feb 18, 2021
Nicolás Hernández Arreaga peacefully passed from this life on February 16, 2021 at 84 years of age. He was born in Anahuac, Nuevo León, México on December 18, 1936 to the late Pedro Hernández and Higinia Arreaga de Hernández.
He was a retired agricultural worker. In his leisure time, Nicolás enjoyed fishing and dancing. His greatest joy...
SgtMaj Albert S. Wilson, Jr.
Feb 15, 2021
SgtMaj Albert S. Wilson Jr., 72, died peacefully in his Harlingen, TX home on February 15, 2021. He retired from the United States Marine Corps in June of 1997 after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned two Purple Hearts, and of the Iraq War.
He would continue...
Virginia S. Cherrington
Feb 14, 2021
Virginia Swope Cherrington, a beloved mother and grandmother, died in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born in Perry, Missouri, on July 16, 1927, and moved to the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in 1945 where she resided until 2015 when she moved to Houston to be closer to her children.
Robert Anderson
Feb 13, 2021
Robert “Bob” Anderson, age 83, passed to his heavenly reward on February 13, 2021. Today, he is pain-free with joy overflowing as he stands in awe before the One who welcomed him home, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He began a successful career in Law Enforcement in 1961 as a Harlingen City Police Officer culminating with...
Simon Fonseca, Jr.
Feb 12, 2021
Simon Fonseca, Jr. went home to our Lord on February 12, 2021 in San Antonio at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with COVID19.
Simon Jr. was born to Simon and Delia Fonseca in Harlingen, TX but grew up in San Benito, TX. Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he...

Simon Fonseca Jr.
Feb 12, 2021
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Waldo Badillo
Feb 12, 2021
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Michael L. Doubler
Feb 12, 2021
Michael L Doubler, 67, son of Duane (Bud) and Mary Doubler (Tangeman) passed away peacefully in Harlingen Texas on February 12, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin. His sense of humor and willingness to help others will never be forgotten. He enjoyed Disney cruises, traveling, playing cards and camping. Michael was a long haul...